Undergraduate Research at UMBC

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Read about undergraduate researchers

Students engage in research to:

• Learn more about their chosen fields
• Gain experience in the professional work of their discipline
• Enhance their graduate school and employment prospects
• Add to the body of knowledge in their field
  

Regardless of their discipline or class standing, every student can become involved in research and creative endeavors.

Program include :

• Undergraduate Research Awards (URA) to fund student research or creative work.
• Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD), UMBC's on-campus conference is open to all students to present their results.
• Student papers are published annually in the UMBC Review.
• There are many other research opportunities to explore and pursue.
• For more advice on connecting to research opportunities at UMBC, e-mail mcglynn@umbc.edu.

Research Powerpoints for use in class

Application Guide for URA, URCAD and UMBC Review.

Content for use in Blackboard